Happy Tuesday, A’s fans! I hope everyone enjoyed the three-day weekend. Spring training in Arizona is in full swing. Yesterday, the team held its first full-squad workout ahead of Saturday’s opener against the Chicago White Sox. Manager Mark Kotsay said that the A’s will not name a single closer to start the season, relying on […]
Primarily because the team has churned through so many in the past, a popular question among Las Vegas Raiders fans is how the organization went about its process to hire a new head coach. Well, Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer recently detailed how Las Vegas landed former Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak. “The Raiders wanted […]
It is fair to say that for most of our lives, no matter who you are, we have all been told that words have consequences. The degree of those consequences do vary, but ultimately there is a certain amount of weight that is behind everything that we say and do. Duke head coach Jon Scheyer […]
Every year, the NFL Draft is packed with amazing prospects who have incredible abilities and athletic traits most people could only dream of. Those prospects are often celebrated for their achievements leading up to the Draft, and deservedly so. This post will not celebrate those attributes. Instead, we’ll celebrate something most of these athletes have […]
The year 2026 has two significant anniversaries for the Cubs: Both of these anniversaries will be featured in many promotional giveaways by the team, both gate giveaways and via special ticket offers, the team announced Tuesday. To celebrate the club’s 150th anniversary as a National League franchise, commemorative bobbleheads spotlighting iconic figures in Cubs history […]
It’s the first week of spring training, pitchers are climbing back onto the mound, hitters are getting their first swings in, and optimism is in the air. And yet, for fans of the Royals, there’s still that lingering feeling that something is missing. All winter long, the expectation has been that the front office would […]
There’s never any shortage of drama at Barcelona and the last few days have provided plenty more – just not in the way we would like as culers. An awful defeat to Atletico Madrid in the Copa del Rey brought an eight-minute VAR delay, a controversial decision to rule out a goal from Pau Cubarsi […]
With Alex Bregman’s departure over the offseason, Marcelo Mayer almost immediately assumed the position of Boston’s third baseman of the future and the present. But after trading for Caleb Durbin — who played 131 games at third base for the Brewers last year — last week, the Red Sox have become a bit jammed in […]
As the offseason conversations pick up steam, those lists of “best free agents” available become hot topics. One thing you won’t find on those graphics: Seattle Seahawks offensive linemen. And for once, it’s not because they’re all terrible. It’s because none of them are free agents. 30 teams have at least one offensive lineman as […]
Up until last season’s success, there were a lot more articles dunking on Ryan Poles’ free agency track record than lauding it. It’s understandable as he has had some Nate Davis sized errors during his tenure. But you can’t win the NFC North and come within one drive of the NFC Championship Game without hitting […]
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The reports are starting to filter in from Peoria and we’re starting to get some downright tantalizing videos of pitchers throwing bullpens. Before we get too into the buzzy part of spring, or Overreact To Small Sample Size Theater, take this opportunity to stake your claim: which of the new Mariners arms are you predicting […]
As spring training gets underway, one main factor for many players competing for major league jobs is their option status. Having a roster of players with options gives the Brewers’ flexibility on how to build their roster. They can move players between the majors and minors throughout the season, giving them depth for injury replacements […]
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Five things to know about the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine (Chargers.com) NFL analysts predict the 2026 landing place for Odafe Oweh (Charges Wire) The Chargers should re-sign Benjamin St-Juste to reinforce their depth for 2026 (Bolt Beat) J.C. Jackson […]
The Daily Merengue is a place where you can feel free to d all things football. Do not be alarmed by the overt RMCF bias. It’s in the name! Shoutout to the mods who do a fantastic job, Ezek, Valyrian Steel, Felipejack, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco and yours truly, Kung_Fu_Zizou Real Madrid continue to struggle with injuries as a normal part of daily life. […]
It was a black Monday in Miami Gardens for multiple veterans within the Miami Dolphins organization. The team — under the new leadership team of general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan and head coach Jeff Hafley — axed pass rusher Bradley Chubb, wide receivers Tyreek Hill and Nick Westbrook-Ikhine and offensive guard James Daniels. Those four cuts […]
For the first time since the 2014 NFL Draft, the Los Angeles Rams will have two picks in the first round. Back in 2014, the Rams held the second and 13th overall selections, taking Greg Robinson and Aaron Donald. In this year’s draft, the Rams’ highest pick will be where they made their second pick […]
MLBPA Executive Director Tony Clark is expected to announce his resignation imminently, per the Athletic. The Athletic piece, under the byline of Evan Drellich, Ken Rosenthal and Andy McCullough, calls this a “stunning development,” and its hard to disagree. The current collective bargaining agreement expires at the end of this year, and a change in […]
One of the top items on the New England Patriots’ offseason to-do list is entering contract negotiations with cornerback Christian Gonzalez. A first-round selection by the team in 2023, he is now eligible to sign an extension with the team that drafted him. Given his performance since arriving in New England, the 23-year-old is a […]
Although free agency is still a month away, the Miami Dolphins have begun making substantial cap-saving moves throughout their roster. In the span of hours, Miami released EDGE Bradley Chubb, WR Tyreek Hill, G James Daniels, and WR Nick Westbrook-Ikhine. Each of these players was on a fairly expensive contract, and now, they are available […]
Commanders links Articles Commanders Roundtable College assistant has change of heart, spurns Commanders to stay LSU safeties coach Jake Olsen is now expected to remain with the LSU Tigers despite initially accepting the job with Washington, per Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports. The news roughly two months after head coach Lane Kiffin named Olsen one […]
The biggest news of the day regarding the San Diego Padres was the multi-year extension for president of baseball operations and general manager A.J. Preller. However, that was not the only news of the day as the Padres agreed to minor league deals with first baseman Ty France and starting pitcher Walker Buehler. San Diego […]
A first look at Penn State’s new defensive scheme. The men’s lacrosse team upset Princeton on the road. Men’s hockey held at No. 6 in the USCHO poll, and women’s hockey stayed at No. 4. Despite its lofty record, Penn State hockey appears to have a ceiling this season. Penn State basketball is hoping for […]
If it’s Tuesday, that can only mean one thing: it’s time for some calcio trivia! Our not-so-semi-regular Tuesday trivia returns with another set of Giallorossi-themed brain teasers. Inspired by Donyell Malen’s electric debut with the Giallorossi—five goals in his first five matches—today’s quiz focuses on some of the more notable achievements by Roma players in […]
It was a strong season debut for Marc McLaughlin. Comets Win Sunday’s win was a who’s who of multi-point efforts led by two goal games from defenseman Ethan Edwards and winger Angus Crookshank. Forward Marc McLaughlin potted a goal and two assists in his first game of the season, as did Brian Halonen. Shane LaChance […]